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  1. Steve Browning
    [quote name='smaz' timestamp='1502222856' post='3350123'] It's currently free, so it's in the calendar - can't promise nothing will come up before then, but if it doesn't I'll see you then! [/quote] Armed with that JV I trust?
  2. Steve Browning
    The simple answer is buy the one you prefer (playing wise). If it's a toss up, get the 72 and enjoy spending the change. The pre-CBS era is the hallowed time, supposedly, but my 66 is far better (for me) than any of the earlier basses I have owned. The period 66 to 73/74 is, as far as I am concerned, the period to look at. Every bit as good as pre-CBS (body weight etc) but at far less cost.
  3. Steve Browning
    [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1501561802' post='3345492'] I've never understood the appeal of Rick's. I'd love to see this guy in a 15 round 'discussion' with John Hall. [/quote] Fixed.
  4. Steve Browning
    [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1501490921' post='3344921'] Peel it off its only a sticker [/quote] Is it? It always looked as though it was engraved into it. Rats, you've just cost me some money!!
  5. Steve Browning
    [quote name='jacko' timestamp='1501489806' post='3344909'] To me, the big problem with the BBOT is the lack of a sideways locking method for the saddles. I used to dig in quite hard and I'd find the saddles would move side to side a fair bit. Surely not a good thing. Grooves to 'trap' the grub screws would have been a simple addition and would solve the problem. [/quote] That's always been the issue for me and why I use the Gotoh 203. I would prefer the 201 because it has more mass but I can't stand the fact the name is on it.
  6. Steve Browning
    Kent Armstrong Vintage P - wonderful pickups and not as expensive as those you mention.
  7. Steve Browning
    I have a set up for practicing/pc sound which is old but perfectly fine. USB from pc into M-Audio Fast Track (I said it was old) Output of Fast Track into stereo channel of small mixer Bass into channel of small mixer Output to (old) Yamaha hi-fi amp Speakers are ancient Audio Electronic Studio 10 monitors Job done and very inexpensive. Does the job perfectly and the mixer has a headphone output so I can use those if preferred. Not sure how 'modern' you need the various interfaces to be. No need for a dedicated bass amp that I can see.
  8. Steve Browning
    I guess there a few here who wouldn't have wanted to stand next to Peter Green and play Albatross.
  9. Steve Browning
    Let's hope Ted Nugent spends the royalties wisely.
  10. Steve Browning
    There's something almost disturbing about that.
  11. Steve Browning
    [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1500877308' post='3340681'] In the 90's I had a residency in a working men's club in Hull, 3 nights a week in a good band. Used my Ampeg SVT rig with 810 cab which was placed at the back of the stage, and gave a great sound. After about 3 years, I joined a pro function band, and so went to the club to take the rig down. On moving the amp from the cab, I saw that the rear panel (which was perforated metal to protect the valves) was almost entirely blocked/covered in a yellowy orange substance. This was pre smoking ban days of course, so the amp's fan had sucked in nicotine heavy air for 3 years, and still never missed a beat. Dread to think that my lungs had been doing the same too.... [/quote] Indeed. You only have to think of Roy Castle to have that illustrated pretty clearly.
  12. Steve Browning
    Exactly what they said about Freddie Green in the Count Basie band. I would suspect they mean they don't to impose on the song. IMHO that is what made John Deacon's work in Queen so good. Not sure Victor Wooten would have held down that gig for long!
  13. Steve Browning
    Loz bought a Precision from me. Plenty of communication and immediate payment when the deal was done. Had a very pleasant chat on the phone too. Excellent guy to deal with and have fun with that orange bass! Steve
  14. Steve Browning
    Just 500 quid. Go on, it'll match your satin loon pants!
  15. Steve Browning
    I have the 3@1 SGoS. It's a brilliant little switcher that has trim pots on 2 of the 3 inputs.
  16. Steve Browning
    I use a Lehle switcher which is a great bit of kit. I could route 3 basses through it and switch outputs between the amp and a tuner. It also has trim pots so I can match the outputs.
  17. Steve Browning
    Thank you all.
  18. Steve Browning
    I used to be in a band with a bank account. It worked rather well. I even negotiated a loan to record an LP and produced the band diary to show our future income. We had a lease van and paid ourselves a minimum from each gig but also paid ourselves the same when we rehearsed. Every month I produced an income/expenditure account and we split the months profit (after expenses).
  19. Steve Browning
    Hi Down in the soft south at Portsmouth. It can be parcelled up and sent if required. Steve
  20. Steve Browning
    Just had the pleasure of meeting Graeme and relieving him of a gorgeous CAR Precision. Great guy to deal with. Dead straight and very helpful. Deal with confidence for sure.
  21. Steve Browning
    By all accounts only 4 were made. This one was (I'm told) made for Cass Lewis (Skunk Anansie). I gave it to a mate of mine in a reggae band. Seemed it's natural home.
  22. Steve Browning
    Time for a bit of a bump I think.
  23. Steve Browning
    I do wonder if the fact that it was voluntary was communicated in any way.
  24. Steve Browning
    [attachment=249041:1462800_642233862507270_1684898843_o.jpg] Thre it is. Dwarfing the 2x15 next to it. Sounded amazing though.
  25. Steve Browning
    Here's a rare beast! Price reduced to £500 Fender Japan 70's reissue Precision. This is the one with the US pickup. It's currently sporting a rather wonderful Kent Armstrong Vintage P pickup which can stay on it if you don't want to quibble about the price. It's a CIJ from 2000 in Capri Orange. The usual exceptional build quality you get from Japanese Fenders. Weight is a comfortable midge over 8.5lbs. I am not sure why but this one has a slab fingerboard when I would have expected it to be the 'veneer' type. The neck dimensions are more akin to a '62 bass but the headstock logo is definitely 70's. My other 70s reissues all have the veneer type of fingerboard so maybe this was some kind of special order I don't know. I imported it from Ishibashi a few years ago. I am happy to travel within reason and can parcel it up if necessary (for a suitable adjustment to the price). Feel free to ask any questions you may have. [attachment=248951:20170712_225455 (800x450).jpg] [attachment=248952:20170712_225524 (450x800).jpg] [attachment=248944:20170712_193322 (450x800).jpg] [attachment=248945:20170712_193332 (450x800).jpg] [attachment=248946:20170712_193423 (450x800).jpg] [attachment=248947:20170712_193439 (450x800).jpg]
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